Author Joseph Campbell once said, “Myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human cultural manifestation.”There are few places in the modern Keep Reading
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Located 18 miles north of the coast of Venezuela at the western edge of the Leeward Antilles, Aruba is not the sort of place most people picture when they envision a traditional Caribbean Keep Reading
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When I was a kid, hiking and backpacking the mountains of North Georgia and sections of the Appalachian Trail with my family, our equipment was fairly rudimentary.The extensive array of cool Keep Reading
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My wife Emma and I have spent the better part of the last decade in and out of Guatemala. It’s a place that we refer to as home even today, much more so than England (where she's from) or the United Keep Reading
Top 10 Things To Do In Agra, India (For Nature & History Lovers)
Although the city has become synonymous with the world famous Taj Mahal, there's more to Agra than this fascinating architectural wonder. In fact, there is an emperor's wealth of things to do in Agra, Keep Reading
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Stretching from the southeastern U.S. down to the north coast of South America, the Caribbean consists of more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays.Yet the vast majority of travelers seem to Keep Reading
The 13 Most Beautiful National Parks in Thailand
When most people think of Thailand, they probably envision white sandy beaches, tasty tropical cocktails, stunning temples, and crumbling archaeological sites. They probably also conjure up images of Keep Reading
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A permaculture garden differs from other modern farming techniques because its focus is on more than merely growing food. Permaculture practitioners seek to find balances between the give and take of Keep Reading
Top 20 Things To Do In Jamaica for Nature Lovers (Ecotourism Guide)
When talking about the most beautiful islands in the world, everyone has their favorite.Personally, I’m in love with Jamaica, which was one of the first travel destinations I ever visited. I love Keep Reading
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The other day, during a conversation about the places we've traveled to and would never re-visit, we were flabbergasted when a friend suggested that Costa Rica had nothing further to offer her. We've Keep Reading
My Stupid Mistake While Hiking Corcovado National Park (Costa Rica)
Located on Costa Rica's remote Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park has been referred to by National Geographic as “the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity.”At 164 Keep Reading
How to Avoid Products With Palm Oil
What if we told you that a single ingredient contained in many of your favorite foods– palm oil– is wiping out rainforests all around the world, from Palawan, Philippines to the Brazilian Keep Reading
The Top 10 Things to Do in San Vicente, Palawan (Philippines)
San Vicente, Palawan is a lesser-known town tucked about halfway between Puerto Princesa City and El Nido, in the northern part of the island.Unlike those more popular tourism hotspots (which Keep Reading
Saving Endangered Asian Animals: The 10 Best Wildlife Conservation Programs
Before I begin, I have a confession to make: My name is Anna, and I have a serious soft spot for animals. Endangered Asian animals have become a particular favorite.In the last three years, I have Keep Reading
20 Biggest Forests in the World (For Your World Travel Bucket List)
There are numerous beautiful forests in the world, and collectively they cover about one-third of Earth's total acreage.These forests provide the oxygen we need to breathe as well as sequester Keep Reading
50 Interesting Facts About Elephants (for World Elephant Day)
August 12 is World Elephant Day– a day to celebrate one of the planet's most beloved animals and draw attention to the challenges they face. There are two extremely important facts about Elephants you Keep Reading
